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02/27/2026

Funding opportunities are available for our GradBirds! 🎓 Multiple scholarships and fellowships are currently accepting applications, offering support for a wide range of graduate students. If you’re thinking about applying, now is the time to explore your options.

Learn more and apply at https://grad.illinoisstate.edu/funding/fellowships/

02/25/2026

What can you explain in three minutes? 🎤 This Thursday, our graduate researchers take on that exact challenge at the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Join us at 6:00 p.m. at the Normal Theater for an evening of rapid-fire research, big ideas, and audience voting for the People’s Choice award.

This event is free, fast-paced, and open to everyone! Come see what three minutes can do. https://grad.illinoisstate.edu/events/three-minute-thesis/

02/20/2026

The clock is ticking! ⏱️ Our 10 finalists are ready to step into the spotlight at the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition next Thursday. Join us for a fun, fast-paced evening of research, storytelling, and big ideas all in just three minutes per presenter.

Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Normal Theater in Uptown Normal
Free and open to the public

Come cheer on our graduate scholars, cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, and see who takes home the top prize. Learn more at https://grad.illinoisstate.edu/events/three-minute-thesis/

02/19/2026

Graduate-level writing is tough, but you’re not alone! ✍️ Join us for Overcoming Writing Anxiety: How to Change Our Relationship to the Writing Process on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m. hosted by the Graduate School’s Dr. John Hawkins. In this interactive session, you will hear from other writers, reflect on your own challenges, and learn research-based strategies to push through writing resistance with adaptability and self-compassion.

RSVP for this virtual event at https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11946962

02/18/2026

Happy Founders Day, Redbirds! 🎉 Today, we celebrate Illinois State University's founding 169 years ago on February 18, 1857. Join us in honoring our rich history and traditions that have shaped our wonderful campus community.

02/17/2026

Trivia night is almost here! 🧠 GradBird Trivia Night takes place this Friday, February 20 in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center. Grab a team of up to six and come ready for friendly competition, Graduate School swag, door prizes, and free dinner and desserts.

Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and trivia kicks off at 6:00 p.m. Space is limited, so we highly encourage RSVPs here: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/12199799

02/16/2026

President’s Day is a time to honor the leaders who have guided the country through moments of challenge and change. We encourage our GradBird community to take time today to reflect on history and the role leadership plays in shaping the future.

02/15/2026

Not sure if your thesis or dissertation is formatted correctly? Let’s take the guesswork out of it. Join the Graduate School’s Dr. John Hawkins for Flawless Formatting for your Thesis/Dissertation on Thursday, February 19 from 4:30–5:30 p.m. This virtual session will cover formatting guidelines, helpful writing resources, and a step-by-step look at the Graduate School’s templates to help you feel ready to submit.

Register at https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11946842

02/14/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and our GradBirds are too! Just a reminder that you’re our Valentine today and every day. From all of us at the Graduate School, we wish you a Valentine’s Day filled with a little extra love, appreciation, and candy.

02/13/2026

The Wonsook Kim School of Art recently welcomed four new MFA students at the opening reception of the Incoming MFA Student Exhibition. Featuring work by Liz Carter, Jordan Dodd, Dianna Miguez, and Octavian Stickann, the exhibition brought together prints, paintings, drawings, and sculpture that explored themes of identity, the body, and community.

The opening reception created space for conversation, connection, and celebration as the School of Art community welcomed its newest graduate students.

Read more about these four students at https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2026/01/annual-incoming-mfa-student-exhibition-introduces-wonsook-kim-school-of-art-master-of-fine-arts-class-of-2028/

02/12/2026

Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the resilience, creativity, and leadership of Black communities while committing to growth, understanding, and action beyond this month.

The African American Studies Program invites the campus and local community to celebrate Black History Month with a series of engaging events throughout February. All events will be held at the Normal Theater, located at 209 West North Street, Uptown Normal. View the full schedule here: https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/01/isus-african-american-studies-program-will-host-a-black-history-month-film-series/

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209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040
Normal, IL
61790

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Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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Website

http://grad.illinoisstate.edu/

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